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FJ08 FPK

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,232 mi
Last recorded12,232 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 12,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 11,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 11,325 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 9,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 6,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 5,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 3,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,919 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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FJ08 FPK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 FPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 FPK registered?

FJ08 FPK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 FPK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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